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&nbsp;Plasmids are found in [[Bacteria|bacteria]] cells and are circular pieces of [[DNA|DNA]] that are seperate from the [[Bacterial genetics|bacterial genome]]. They have the ability to [[DNA replication|replicate]] independently of the host cell, however their replication is dependent on particular [[Enzymes|enzymes]] being present in the host cell. Whilts most plasmids are circular, not all of them are.&nbsp;<ref>Hartl and Jones, 2009. Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes. 7th Ed</ref>

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